Arm Circumference-to-Height Ratio as a Situational Alternative to BMI Percentile in Assessing Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk in Adolescents
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/7456461
Abstract: Objective To determine whether arm circumference-to-height ratio (AHtR) predicts adolescents' cardiometabolic risk and how its predictive statistics compare to those of body mass index (BMI) percentile. Methods Pooled data for adolescents (N = 12,269, 12–18 years) from… read more here.
Keywords: risk; circumference height; cardiometabolic risk; bmi percentile ... See more keywords
Trends in Obesity and Overweight in Oregon Children With Down Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1177/2333794x19835640
Abstract: Background. Although obesity is a commonly discussed issue in the medical management of children with Down syndrome, there have been no large studies published on its prevalence in the United States or associations with other… read more here.
Keywords: trends obesity; obesity overweight; age; children syndrome ... See more keywords
Developmental Changes in Motor Competence: The Influence of Physical Activity and BMI Percentile.
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DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000003805
Abstract: INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE One critical public health challenge of early childhood remains obesity and low adherence to recommended physical activity (PA) levels, highlighting the importance of the development of motor competence (MC) in preschool-aged children over time.… read more here.
Keywords: early childhood; bmi percentile; motor competence; weight status ... See more keywords
Visceral adipose tissue and cardiometabolic risk factors in young Hispanic and non-Hispanic girls
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.892206
Abstract: Background Risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease) can begin developing in childhood. Elevated body mass index (BMI) is associated with greater likelihood of developing such diseases; however, this relationship varies… read more here.
Keywords: bmi percentile; hispanic girls; risk factors; bmi ... See more keywords
Predictive Markers of Early Cardiovascular Impairment and Insulin Resistance in Obese Pediatric Patients
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11040735
Abstract: Background: The increased prevalence of obesity among children determined the rising number of its comorbidities in children and adults, too. This study aimed to evaluate certain markers of inflammation and insulin resistance in obese pediatric… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; insulin resistance; obese pediatric; pediatric patients ... See more keywords